ORGANIZATIONAL

SET-UP OF THE
PNP
FUNCTION RELATIONSHIP OF THE PNP AND THE
NAPOLCOM
1. NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION (NAPOLCOM)
-The National Police Commission is the agency mandated by the 1987
Constitution and the Major Police Reform Laws, Republic Act Nos.
6975 and 8551 to administer and control the Philippine National
Police. Under R.A. 8551, otherwise known as the "PNP REFORM
AND ORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998", the Commission's authority
over the PNP were strengthened and expanded to include the
administration of police entrance examinations, the conduct of pre-
charge investigation of police anomalies and irregularities, and
summary dismissal of erring police officers.
A. Powers and Functions
1. Exercises administrative control and operational supervision over
the Philippine National Police (PNP) which shall mean the power
to:
 develop policies and promulgate a police manual prescribing rules
and regulations for efficient organization, administration.
 and operation, including criteria for manpower allocation
distribution and deployment. recruitment, selection, promotion, and
retirement of personnel and the conduct of qualifying entrance and
promotional examinations for uniformed members;
 examine and audit, and thereafter establish the standards for such
purposes on a continuing basis, the performance, activities, and
facilities of all police agencies throughout the country;
 establish a system of uniform crime reporting;
 conduct an annual self-report survey and compile statistical data for
the accurate assessment of the crime situation and the proper
evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of all police units in
the country;
 approve or modify plans and programs on education and training,
logistical requirements, communications, records, information
systems, crime laboratory, crime prevention and crime reporting;
 affirm, reverse or modify, through the National Appellate Board,
personnel disciplinary actions involving demotion or dismissal from
the service imposed upon members of the Philippine National Police
by the Chief of the Philippine National Police;
 exercise appellate jurisdiction through the Regional Appellate
Boards, over administrative cases against policemen and over
decisions on claims for police benefits;
 prescribe minimum standards for arms, equipment, and uniforms
and, after consultation with the Philippine Heraldry Commission, for
insignia of ranks, awards, and medals of honor. Within ninety (90)
days from the effectivity of this Act, the standards of the uniformed
personnel of the PNP must be revised which should be clearly distinct
from the military and reflective of the civilian character of the police;
 issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum in matters pertaining to the
discharge of its own powers and duties, and designate who among its
personnel can issue such processes and administer oaths in connection
therewith;
 inspect and assess the compliance of the PNP on the established criteria
for manpower allocation, distribution, and deployment and their impact
on the community and the crime situation, and thereafter formulate
appropriate guidelines for maximization of resources and effective
utilization of the PNP personnel;
 monitor the performance of the local chief executives as deputies of
the commission; and
 monitor and investigate police anomalies and irregularities.
2. Advises the President on all matters involving police functions and
administration.
3. Renders to the President and to the Congress an annual report on its
activities and accomplishments during the thirty (30) days after the end
of the calendar year, which shall include an appraisal of the conditions
obtained in the organization and administration of police agencies in
the municipalities, cities and provinces throughout the country, and
recommendations for appropriate remedial legislation.
4. Recommends to the President, through the Secretary, within sixty
(60) days before the commencement of each calendar year, a crime
prevention program.
5. Performs such other functions necessary to carry out the provisions of
R.A. 6975, amended, other existing laws and Presidential issuances, and as
the President may direct.
B. Mission and Vision
Vision.
"The National Police Commission shall be a competent and responsive
overseer of an effective police service"
Mission.
"To exercise administrative control and operational supervision over the
PNP, with the end view of ensuring a highly capable, effective and credible
police service"
C. Composition of the NAPOLCOM
The NAPOLCOM as a collegial body is composed of an ex-officio
Chairperson, four (4) regular Commissioners, and the Chief, PNP as ex-
officio member, one of whom is appointed by the president as the Vice
Chairperson. The DILG Secretary is the ex-officio Chairperson, while the
Vice-Chairperson serves as the Executive Officer of the Commission.
The ex-officio Chairperson and four (4) Commissioners constitute the
Commission Proper, which serves as the governing body thereof.
Qualifications of the Regular Commissioners
• Must be citizen of the Philippines;
• lawyers with at least five (5) years experience in handling criminal or
human rights cases; or
• holders of a master's degree in public administration, sociology,
criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement and other related
disciplines.
Temporary or Permanent Incapacity of the Chairperson.
In case of absence due to the temporary incapacity of the chairperson, the
Vice chair shall serve as Chairperson until the Chairperson is present or
regains capacity to serve. In case of death or permanent incapacity or
disqualification of the chairperson, the acting chairperson shall also act as
such until a new qualified chairperson shall be appointed by the President.
Removal from Office
The members of the Commission may be removed from office for a
reason. All vacancies in the Commission, except through expiration of term,
shall be filled up for the unexpired term only, provided that any person who
shall be appointed in this case shall be eligible for regular appointment for
another full term.
1. Command Group
a. The Chief, PNP The PNP shall be headed by a Chief, with the rank of
Police General. The head of the PNP as head of the Philippine National
Police, shall have command, supervision and control of all elements thereof.
He may issue from time to time such detailed instructions regarding
personnel, funds, records, property, correspondence, intelligence, operations,
training and such other matters as may be necessary to
effectively carry out the functions of the Philippine National Police.
He shall prescribe, subject to the approval of the NAPOLCOM, the table
of the organization and equipment, functions, duties and powers of various
staffs services, installations and other units of the Philippine National
Police. The chief of the PNP or the subordinate official he may authorize
shall have the power to issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum in
connection with the investigation of cases.
b. The Deputy Chief, PNP for Administration
The Chief Deputy for Administration, who is the second in command
with the rank of Police Lieutenant General, shall assist the Chief of the
PNP in the Figure 3.3 Flag of the Deputy Chief PNP for Administration
exercise of responsibilities relative to PNP personnel, logistics,
comptroller and plan activities. He shall likewise assist the Chief of the
PNP in directing, controlling and supervising the national administrative
support units such as Logistics Support
Service (LSS), Information Technology Management Service (ITMS),
Finance Service (FS), Health Service (HS), Communication and
Electronic Service (CES), Chaplain Service (CHS), Legal Service (LS),
Headquarters Support Service (HSS), Engineering Service (ES), Training
Service (TS), Pension and Retirement Benefits Administration Service
(PRBAS) and Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO). As the second in
command, he shall act for and in behalf of the Chief PNP in the latter's
absence, incapacity or as directed.
c. The Deputy Chief, PNP for Operation
The Chief Deputy for Operation, who is the third in command with the
rank of Police Lieutenant General, shall assist the Chief of the PNP in the
exercise of responsibilities operations, training, and relative to PNP
intelligence, community affairs, investigation activities. He shall likewise
assist the Chief of the PNP in directing, controlling and supervising
national operational support units such as Maritime Group (MG),
Intelligence Group (IG), Police Security and
Protection Group (PSPG), Criminal Investigation and Detection Group
(CIDG), Highway Patrol Group (HPG), Special Action Force (SAF),
Aviation Security Group (AVSEGROUP), Police Community Affairs
Development Group (PCADG), Civil Security Group (CSG), Crime
Laboratory (CL), Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG), Drug Enforcement
Group (DEG), PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), EOD-K9 Group and
Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (IMEG). The third in
command shall exercise duties that may be delegated to him or as directed
by the Chief of the PNP.
Under NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2019- 261, Approving the
Restructuring and (ODCO) Strengthening of the Office of the Deputy
Chief, PNP for Operations Thee office of the Deputy Chief, PNP for
Operations shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
• Assists the Chief, PNP in the exercise of responsibilities relative to
operations, plans, PNP intelligence, community relations, and
investigation activities.
 Assist the Chief, PNP in directing, controlling, and supervising the
national operational support unit.
 As third in command, the Deputy Chief, PNP for Operations shall
exercise duties that may be delegated to him by the Chief, PNP.
The Chief of Directorial Staff, who is the fourth in command, shall have
the rank of Police Lieutenant General shall assist the Chief of the PNP in
the general coordination and supervision of the various activities of the
Directorial Staff. As the principal coordinating directorial staff of the chief
of the PNP, he coordinates, supervises and directs members of the
Directorial Staff and Services Staff in the performance of their respective
functions. He directs and issues detailed implementing policies and
instruction regarding personnel, intelligence, operations, funds, logistics,
police relations, plans, investigation and other matters as may be
necessary to effectively carry out the powers.
2. Chief PNP's Personal Staff
 The Internal Affairs Service is headed by the Inspector General who is a
civilian, appointed by the President and exercises supervision general and
control over all the IAS offices and personnel nationwide.

The inspector General is assisted by a Deputy Inspector General who is

a uniformed member of the Philippine National Police with a rank of
Police Major General.
Functions:
Pro-actively conducts inspections and audits on PNP personnel and units.
 Investigates complaints and gather evidence in support of open an
investigation.
 Conducts summary hearings on PNP members facing administrative
charges.
 Submits a periodic report on the assessment, analysis, and evaluation of
the character and behavior of PNP personnel and units to the Chief PNP
and the commission
 Files appropriate criminal cases against PNP members before the court
as evidence warrants and assist in the prosecution of the case.
 Provides assistance to the Office of the Ombudsman in cases involving
the personnel of the PNP.
 incidents where a police personnel discharges a firearm
 incidents where a death, serious physical injury or any violation of
human rights occurred in the conduct of police operation
 incidents where compromised, evidence was tampered with, obliterated
or lost while in the custody of police personnel
 incidents where a suspect in the custody of the police was seriously
injured; and
 incidents where the established rules of engagement have been violated
The Internal Affairs Service (IAS) shall provide documents or
recommendations as regards to the promotion of the members of the PNP
or the assignment of PNP personnel to any key position.
b. Human Rights Affairs Office (C, HRAO)
It is under NAPOLCOM Resolution 2007-247, APPROVING THE
ACTIVATION OF THE PNP HUMAN RIGHTS AFFAIRS OFFICE
(PNP- HRAO) UNDER NHQ GENERAL ORDERS DPL 07-04.
Functions:
 Oversees the implementation of PNP guidelines and policies on human
rights laws.
Integrates the PNP efforts and come up with holistic approach and
systematic implementation of human rights programs and activities.
 Reviews, formulates and recommends policies and programs, as well as
administrative and legislative measures to effectively implement human
rights laws.
 Monitors the conduct of investigation, legal and judicial processes of
addressing human rights violation of PNP personnel.
 Undertakes information campaigns for media (local and foreign) and
interested sectors (e.g. advocates for press freedom and human rights)
to project government findings and perspectives and measures being
implemented relative to human rights violations cases against PNP
personnel.
 Performs other duties as directed by the Chief, PNP.
c. Center for Police Strategy Management (CPSM)
Under NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2012- 318, APPROVING THE
DEACTIVATION OF THE PNP PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CENTER FOR POLICE
STRATEGY MANAGEMENT, the CPSM shall be under the Office of the
Chief, PNP headed by the Director with the rank of Police Brigadier
General.
Functions:
 Coordinates and integrates all strategy management processes,
sustaining its strategy execution and management, and instilling in the
organization a culture of strategic focus.
 Assists and advises the Chief, PNP in identifying strategic issues and
its corresponding key strategic solutions.
 Assists and advises the PNP units in identifying strategic initiatives,
developing measures, setting targets and alignment of resources
required to achieve the objectives set in the Performance Scorecard.
 Cascades the PNP Peace and Order Agenda for Transformation and
Upholding the Rule-Of-Law (P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030)
 all Police Stations ensuring the development, proper execution and
monitoring of respective scorecards and dashboards.
 Integrates all strategy management processes, sustaining strategy
execution and management, and instills in the organization a culture of
strategic focus.
 Facilitates the alignment of strategies with operations and manages the
implementation through integration and coordination of programs,
projects and activities across functions and offices/ units.
 Develops a comprehensive communication plan focused on building
common understanding of the strategy and to generate commitment and
support from all stakeholders.
 Establishes and facilitates the process of identifying, documenting and
sharing lessons-learned and best practices and replicating them to the
entire organization.
 Oversees the review and validation and timely performance reporting
based on the Balanced Scorecard measures in collaboration with the
Technical Working Group and National Advisory Group.
 Monitors and evaluates the PNP Integrated Transformation Program
through the proper implementation of PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030.
 Performs other duties as directed by the Chief PNP.
d. Peace Process and Development Center (PPDC)
Under NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2018- 243 "APPROVING THE
RESTRUCTURING, STRENGTHENING AND RENAMING OF THE
PEACE PROCESS AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PNP-PPDC)". the
PNP PPDC shall be responsible for the implementation of the following
components of Peace and Development Agenda: Continuity Government
the of the of Philippines- Moro Islamic Liberation Front (GPH- MILG)
Peace Process through the implemen-
of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
 Closure of the Government of the Philippines-Moro National
Liberation Front (GPH-MNLF) Peace Process
 Continuity of the Government of the Philippines-Communist Party of
the Philippines/New People's Army/ National Democratic Front (GPH-
CPP NPNNDF) Peace Process Towards a Final Peace Agreement
 Closure of the Peace Agreements with the Cordillera People's
Liberation Army (CPLA) and the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng
Manggagawa ng Pilipinas Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex
Boncayao Brigade (RPMP-RPA-ABB)
 Development in conflict-affected areas.
 Promotion of the culture of peace and conflict sensitivity in peace
building and development.
Functions:
Acts the as office primarily responsible in the monitoring of the
 development and implementation of peace agreements and pertinent
laws.
 Collaborates with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace
Process (OPAPP), P), Chairpersons of Government Peace Negotiating
Panels (GPNPs and Armed Forces of the Philippines Peace
Development Center (AFPPDC) on the implementation of the peace
process program.
 Consolidates and integrates inputs and recommendations from other
PNP Offices/Units, which may be required in furtherance of the peace
process program.
 Coordinates, integrates and disseminates with the other PNP
Offices/Units the implementation of the peace process agenda.
 Supervises PNP personnel assigned/ detailed to Joint Security
Committees/ teams created in compliance to the Peace Agreement.
Develops plans and programs for the PNP on post-conflict peace keeping.
Performs other duties as directed by TDO and the Chief, PNP.
e. Spokesperson of the Chief PNP Responsible for providing information
to the media and other concerned agencies relative to the official activities,
program, actions and positions on current events of social issues of the
Chief, PNP and his Command Group.
f. Chief Executive Senior Police Officer (CESPO) The Armed Forces of
the Philippines (AFP) has its Sergeant Major while in the PNP, tit has its
CESPO. He is the representative of the Police Non-Commissioned
Officers 2024.01.23 08:08PNCOs) serving as their leader and from the
ranks of Patrolman/Patrolwoman.
e.4. The Technical Support Division (TSO) shall provide technical
intelligence operation services; reports; and technical intelligence services
training act as the Central Monitoring Station (CMS) for the PNP Technical
Support Program, and perform other tasks as the Director, IG may direct.
e.5. The Counter Terrorism Division (CTD) shall conduct the following:
general law enforcement operations against the terrorists by exhausting all
legal means to ensure a peaceful resolution of any crisis situation; intelligence
operations through the utilization of informants and other resources on a case
to case basis; counterintelligence and investigation of suspected PNP
personnel involved in terrorist activities and file appropriate charges against
them; and special operations to neutralize terrorist groups. It shall collect,
process and analyze information or any terrorist's activities. The CTD shall
cause the filing of cases in court against suspected terrorists in coordination
with ILAD, PNP IG; and support IG Regional Intelligence Units in the
conduct of activities related to the pro-active and reactive phase of the anti-
terrorism strategy, and perform other tasks as the Director, IG may direct.
e.6. The Internal Security Operations Division (ISOD) shall identify the
personalities monitor their intentions and the activities, plans of the
CPP/NPA, MILF and other intelligence and counter against targets conduct of
the operations internal security threats: various conduct investigation and case
build up against leaders/members internal security groups of all involved in
criminal activities; and perform other tasks as the Director, IG may direct.
(NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2010-270).
f. Special Action Force (SAF) CIGIG Under Section 35 (b) of Republic Act
No. 6975, the Special Action Force (SAF) has the mandate to actively support
the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in internal security operations
(ISO) pursuant to Executive Order No. 546, series of 2006.
The SAF Command Group shall composed of be the Director with the rank of
Major General (as prescribed under NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2010-001),
the Deputy Director with the rank of Police Brigadier General and the Chief
of Staff with the rank of Police Colonel.
The SAF shall maintain six (6) Support
Staffs which shall be headed by a Police Commissioned Officers (PCOS) with
the rank of Police Colonel, namely: a) Human Resource Management
Division; b) Intelligence and Investigation Division; c) Operations
Management Division: d) Logistics Management Division; e) Community
Affairs Division; and f) Financial Management Division.
The SAF shall be composed of the following operating units/battalions to
perform the mandated functions:
f.1. The Special Action Battalions (SABS) which is composed of the 1st
Special Action Battalion; 2nd Special Action Battalion; 3rd Special Action
Battalion; 4th Special Action Battalion; 5th Special Action Battalion; 6th
Special Action Battalion; Special Action Battalion; 9th Special Action
Battalion; 10th Special Action Battalion; 11th Special Action Battalion; 12th
Special Action Battalion; and 14th Special Action Battalion, shall exercise
command and control over its respective five (5) Special Action Companies
(SACs); conduct long range reconnaissance/ surveillance operations deep into
enemy territories through infiltration and extricate by air, land and sea;
conduct internal
security operations (ISO) against Dissident Terrorists (DTs), counter-terrorism
and anti-criminality operations in the areas of priority as directed by
competent authority; and provide support to other PNP units in their efforts to
fight against syndicated crime group.
f.2. The Force Support Battalion (FSB) shall exercise command and control
over the following units: 1) Base K9 Unit; Police Unit; 2) EOD/K9 unit; 3)
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Unit; and
4) Search, Rescue and Recovery Unit (SSRU), The Force Support Battalion
shall provide service support to SAF Headquarters; act as the reserve unit of
the Command; responsible for the security and development and maintenance
of SAF camp; and shall perform other tasks as the SAF may direct.
f.3. The Rapid Deployment Battalion (ROB) shall exercise command and
control over the following companies: 1) 81st Special Action Company
(SAC); 2) 82nd Special Action Company; 3) 83rd Special Action Company -
Crisis Response Group (CRG); 4) 84th Special Action Company Seaborne;
and 5) 85th Special Action Company Crowd Dispersal Management
Company (COM). The ROB shall conduct special operations in counter -
terrorism, hostage rescue, search and
rescue and limited offensive/defensive demolition operations anywhere in the
country; work closely with other K9 units; provide and assist the command
with continuous conduct of counter terrorism and urban warfare training; and
provide operational support to the Line Battalions and other operating units,
as necessary.
f.4. The Light Armor Battalion (LAB) shall provide maximum security
services to the populace through rescue operations during calamities, escort
duties to VIPs and other services within its mission; conduct offensive,
defensive and delay operations in coordination with other PNP and AFP units;
perform reconnaissance as an economy of force unit; provide fire support
services to line units in their campaign against insurgency and other threat to
national security; provide police services to the community such as anti-
criminality and other incidents which pose threat to person, life, property and
liberty; and perform special police duties against terrorism. It shall be
composed of five (5) Light Armor Companies (LACs), namely: 1) 1st Light
Armor Company; 2) 2nd Light Armor Company; 3) 3rd Light Armor
Company; 4) 4th Light Armor Company; and 5) 5th Light Armor Company.
and Electronics Service, Intelligence Group, Criminal Investigation and
Detection Group and other support United units to be deployed missions to
Nations Peacekeeping whenever their services are needed. The PNP-FPU shall be
self-sustaining multi-skilled and fully equipped to Nations Civilian provide the
United Na Police with adequate operational and security support.
The Special Action Force shall have a Training School to perform the following
functions:
 Conducts training for Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC), SAF
Commando Course (SAFCC), and other specialization courses like Airborne
(BAC), Urban Counter- revolutionary Warfare Course (UCRWC), Explosive
Incident Counter-measures Course/Tactical Explosive Entry Course
(EICC/TEEC), Basic Underwater Search and Rescue Orientation Course
(BUSROC), Sniper Course, Emergency Medical Technician Course (EMTC),
Special Counter-insurgency Operations Unit Training (SCOUT), and
Instructors Training and Management (ITMC).
 Conducts ISO training in neighboring provinces like Laguna, Batangas,
Cavite and Rizal.
 Responds to emergency situations whenever requested by other units of
the PNP, especially Civil Disturbance Management (COM) and Search and
Rescue Operations in times of disaster.
 Conducts Police Community Relations activities.
 Develops and revises training doctrines to further improve and standardize
the training of all SAF troopers on basic and specialized courses.
 Provides quality training and education and a pool of qualified and
competent instructors.
 Conducts training inspections and periodic general knowledge
examination and/or school evaluation; and Perform other tasks as directed
by Director, SAF. (NHQ-PNP G.O. No. DPL-17-16 dated October 16,
2017)
g. Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)
Under Republic Act 6975, Section 35 (b), the CIDG has the mandate to
undertake the monitoring, investigation and prosecution of all crimes
involving economic sabotage, and other crimes of such magnitude and extent
as to indicate their commission by highly placed or professional criminal
syndicates and organizations. The Criminal Investigation and Detection
Group shall be placed under the functional authority of the Director for
Investigation and Detective Management (TDIDM). As such, the Director,
DIDM who is under the supervision of the Deputy Chief, PNP for Operations,
shall have the power to control specified processes, practices, and other
matters of the Group (NHQ-PNP Circular No. DPL-03-02 dated October 26,
2003)
The Command Group of the it IDG shall be composed of the Director with
Police Major General, the Deputy Director the rank of for Administration
with the rank of Brigadier General, the Deputy Director for Operations and
the Chief of Staff both with the rank of Police Colonel.
The CIDG shall maintain six (6) Support Operations Staffs, namely: 1)
Administrative Resource Management Division (ARMD) 2) Intelligence
Division (ID); 3) Management Division (OMO); 4) Investigation Division
(IND); 5) Legal Division (LD): and 6) General Services Division (GSD) and
six (6) Operating Units. The prescribe ranks for the Support Staff and
Operating Units Chiefs shall be Police Colonel.
The operating units of CIDG shall perform their redefined functions, to wit:
g.1. The Anti-Organized Crime Unit (AOCU) shall be responsible for the
conduct of investigation and sustained operations on all reported high-profile
crimes perpetrated by organized crime groups and the conduct of sustained
operations against well entrenched syndicated and criminal gangs engaged in
high profile, heinous and sensational crimes nationwide, in coordination with
and/or in support to concerned PNP territorial units.
g.2. The Detective and Special Operations Unit (DSOU) shall be
responsible for the conduct of arrest of most wanted persons. It shall also
conduct operations against ordinary persons with standing warrants of arrest
as referred by the courts.
g.3. The Anti-Transnational Crimes Unit (ATCU) shall be responsible for
the overt and covert operations against transnational crimes or crimes that
have international dimensions like illegal drugs trafficking, terrorism, piracy,
arms smuggling, money laundering, illegal recruitment, bombings; other
crimes involving destruction, maritime fraud and other violations that cross
international borders committed by professional crime syndicates with or
without the participation of foreign nationals.
g.4. The Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crimes Unit (AFCCU) shall be
responsible for the detection, investigation and monitoring of cases involving
economic sabotage, commercial crimes, and other related crimes committed
by professional syndicates and criminal gangs. It shall conduct operations
against violators of intellectual property rights, optical media piracy and other
white collar crimes and fraud-
g.5. The Women and Children Complaints Unit (WCCU) shall be
responsible for the conduct of investigation and operations against cases
involving physical violence, psychological violence and sexual abuse
committed against women and children in support to the Women and Children
Protection Center (WCPC)
g.6. The Major Crimes Investigation Division (MCIU) shall be responsible
for the investigation of heinous and sensational cases, particularly those cold
or unresolved cases. The existing Regional Criminal Investigation The
existing Reg Units (RCIDUS) shall be renamed to CIDG Regional Field Units
(CIDG RFU). It shall operational control of the Regional Directors of the
Police Regional Offices. (NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2018-025)
h. Aviation Security Group (AVSEGROUP) Under Republic Act 6975,
Section 35 (b), the Aviation Security Unit in coordination with airport
authorities shall secure all the country's against airports offensive and
terroristic acts that threaten civil aviation, operational exercise control and
supervision over all agencies involved in airport security operation, and
enforce all laws and regulations relative to air travel protection and safety.
The AVSEGROUP shall be placed under the functional supervision of the
Director for Operations. As such, the Director for Operations who is under the
supervision of the Deputy Chief, PNP for operations has the power to control
specified processes, policies and other matters pertaining to the
AVSEGROUP.
The AVSEGROUP shall be headed by a Director with a prescribed rank of
Police Brigadier General. The Director shall be assisted by a Deputy Director
for Administration; a Deputy for Operations; and a Chief of Staff, all with the
prescribed rank of Police Colonel.
The AVSEGROUP shall maintain five Staff Divisions :
1) Administrative and Management Division;
2) Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism Division;
3) Investigation Division;
4) Operation Management Division; and
5) Quality Assurance and Doctrine Development Division.
Likewise, the AVSEGROUP shall maintain two Operating Divisions, namely:
1) Special Operations Unit (SOU); and
2) Mobile Police Security Unit. The Chiefs of the Staff Divisions shall
carry the rank of Police Colonel while those heading the operating units
shall be Police Lieutenant Colonel.
The Director of the AVSEGROUP shall direct, command and control the
administration and operational activities of the Aviation Security Group which
shall include the tactical and strategic movement, deployment and utilization
of its resources for the accomplishment of the following tasks, in coordination
with airport authorities; secure all the country's airports against offensive
terroristic acts that threaten civil aviation; exercise operational control and
supervision over all agencies involved in airports security operations; enforce
all laws and regulations relative to air travel protection and safety; conduct
anti-hijacking and other anti- terrorist operations to protect and enhance civil
aviation;
conduct in-flight law enforcement, disaster relief, search, and rescue operations;
and perform other tasks as directed by higher authority (NAPOLCOM Resolution
No. 2016-279 dated April 22, 2016)
I. Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG)
The AKG thru activated NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2012- 027 dated January
19, 2012 from the defunct Police Anti-Crime and Emergency Response (PACER)
which has the mandate of combating KFR. The PNP-AKG serves as the primary
unit of the PNP in addressing kidnapping menace in the country and handling
hostage situations.
The Director for Operations shall exercise functional authority over the PNP
Anti- Kidnapping Group. As such, the Director for Operations who is under the
Deputy Chief, PNP for operations has the power to control specifies processes,
practices and other matters of the said Group. (NHQ-PNP Circular No. DPL-03-
02 dated October 26, 2003)
In accordance with NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2017-624 December dated 1,
2017, the rank of the Director, PNP AKG shall be changed from Police Colonel
to "Police Brigadier General".
The PNP-AKG shall conduct an all-out and sustained operations against
kidnap-for- ransom (KFR) groups and personalities; Strengthen its
operational capabilities in anti-KFR strategies, all forms of kidnapping and
hostage situation; Maintain linkages with other law enforcement agencies and
strengthen community participation in the fight against the KFR menace;
Develop and maintain the PNP AKG database; and other duties as directed by
the Chief, PNP. (NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2017-624 dated December 1,
2017).
j. Police Community Affairs Development Group (PCADG)
The Police Community Relations Group (PCRG) was restructured,
strengthened, and renamed as "Police Community Affairs Development
Group, with official acronym "PCADG" in order to enhance the capability of
the Group in the performance of its mandate in implementing plans and
programs for the promotion of community and citizens' participation in the
maintenance of peace and order and public safety.
The Police Community Affairs and Development Group shall be placed
under the functional authority of the Director for Police Community
Relations (TDPCR). As such, the Director DPCR who is under the
supervision of the Deputy Chief, PNP for Operations shall have the power
to control specified processes, practices, and other matters of the Group.
The Command Group of the PCADG shall be composed of the Director
with the rank of Police Brigadier General, the Deputy Director, and the
Chief of Staff both with the rank of Police Colonel.
The PCADG shall maintain two (2) Support Staffs namely,
Administrative and Resource Management Division (ARMD); and
Operations Management Division (OMO). It shall likewise Units,
namely: 1) Community Assistance and Development (CADD); 2)
Historical and Cultural Affairs Division (HCAD); 3) Complaints
Referral Monitoring 4) Information and Center (CRMC); and
Communications These Development Division (ICDD). Divisions shall
be headed by PCOs with the rank of Police Colonel.
The PCADG will be established in 17 Regional Community Affairs and
Development Units (RPCADUs) which shall undertake police community
relations programs and activities in partnership with concerned government
agencies, volunteer organizations, and the community in their respective areas
of responsibility. The RPCADUs shall be headed by PCOs with the rank of
Police Colonel and shall be composed of two Sections namely: a) Information
and Communication Development Section; and b) Community Affairs
Development Section It shall likewise maintain an 8-man Police Community
Affairs Teams (PCATs) per province and NCRPO District
The Police Community Relations Group (PCRG) as "Police Community
Affairs and Development Group (PCADG)" shall perform the following
functions:
 Implements community affairs and PCR plans, programs, and policies
within its jurisdiction such as but not limited to: 1) Community Service
Oriented Policing (CSOP); 2) Barangay Peacekeeping Operations (BPO);
and 3) Police Barangay Programs.
 Supervises and directs the Police Community Affairs Team in performing
the following functions: Assist in the activities of Anti-Drug Abuse
Councils (ADACs) to ensure the proper coordination and teamwork of all
sections involved in the Barangay Drug Clearing Operations.
 Collaborates with the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPATs) for a
more enhanced community policing and community affairs activities.
 Supervises the implementation of various police-community relations
programs/activities and support to the anti-criminality, anti-insurgency, and
anti-terrorism campaign of the PNP.
 Administers all PNP-accredited NGOs as force multiplier in government's
peace and order initiatives.
 Develops and maintains inter-agency linkages with concerned government
sectors, Local Government Units (LGUs) and Peace and Order Councils.
 Collects, collates and preserves artifacts, mementos and documents that
have historical value to the PNP and compile and update data relevant to
the history and culture of the PNP.
 Performs other tasks as directed by the Director, PCADG.
Likewise, the Regional Police Community Affairs and the Development Units
(RPCADUS) shall undertake police community relations programs and
activities in partnership with concerned government agencies, volunteer
organizations and the community in their respective areas of responsibility.
(NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2019-044)
k. Civil Security Group (CSG)
The mandate of the Civil Security Group under section 35 of Republic Act
6975 shall provide administrative services and general supervision over
organization, business operation and activities of all organized private
detectives, watchmen, security guard agencies and company guard forces.
Further, it has the power and supervising the licensing and registration of
firearms and explosive.
The CSG has two regulatory offices which is the Firearms and
Explosive Division (FED) and Security Agency Guard Supervision
Division (SAGSD) which was eventually renamed as Firearms
Explosives Office (FEO) and Supervisory Office for Security and
Investigation Agencies (SOSIA). (NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2010-
321 dated September 24, 2009)
The Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) has the mandate to implement
laws, policies, and directives pertaining to firearms and explosives as well
as rules and regulations under RA 10591, RA7183 and RA 8294 while the
Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies (SOSIA) has
the to implement laws, policies and directives pertaining to private
security industries.
Under NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2016- 247, the Civil Security Group-
Regional Civil Security Units (CSG-RCSUS) was activated in all Police
Regional Offices (PROs) except in NCRPO which will serve as
implementing
arms of the CSG in pursuing its mandates under Section 35 of Republic.
Act No. 6975 and Republic Act. 10591.
1. Anti- Cybercrime Group (ACG)
The Anti-Cybercrime Group as one of the National Operational Support
Unit of the Philippine National Police shall effectively perform its
mandate as provided under the Rules and Regulations Implementing
Republic Act No.10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012) and other
related laws. The Director for Investigation and Detective Management
(DIDM) shall exercise functional authority over the PNP Anti-
Cybercrime Group. As such, the Director for Investigation and Detective
Management who is under the Deputy Chief, PNP for Operations (TOCO)
has the power to control specified processes, practices and other matters of
the said Group. (NHQ-PNP Circular No. DPL-03-02 dated October 26,
2003)
The PNP ACG shall perform the following:
 Conducts intensive and sustained operations against individuals, high
profile personalities, organized crime groups, and syndicated groups who
are involved in cybercrime activities.
 Investigates all cybercrimes where computer systems are involved
 Conducts data recovery and forensic analysis on computer systems and
other electronic evidence seized.
 Formulates guidelines in cyber recovery, analysis consistent investigation,
forensic evidence and forensic data with industry standard practices.
 Provides technological and operational Support to investigative units
within the PNP including the conduct of search, seizure, evidence
preservation and forensic recovery of data from crime scenes and systems
used in crimes and provide testimonies.
 Conducts vulnerability assessment of security of ICT in both public and
private IT infrastructures.
 Maintains necessary and relevant databases for statistical and/or
monitoring purposes.
 Collaborates with the public, private sector, and law enforcement
agencies to address cybercrimes as well as in enhancing the operational
capability of the PNP ACG.
 Performs other tasks as directed by the Chief, PNP.
The Command Group of the PNP ACG shall be composed of the
following: 1) the Director, with the rank of Police Brigadier General; 2)
the Deputy Director for Administration and the Deputy Director for
Operations, both with the rank of Police Colonel; and, 3) the Chief of
Staff, with the rank of Police Colonel, who shall direct, supervise and
manage the administrative affairs of the Group and facilitate coordination
among the different Divisions and units of the PNPACG.
The PNP ACG shall maintain four (4) Support 1) Administrative and
Resource Management Division (ARMD); 2) Operations Management
Division (OMO); 3) Investigation Division (ID); and 4) Legal Affairs
Division. It shall likewise maintain six (6) Operating Units, namely:
1) Digital Forensic Unit (DFU); 2) Cyber Patrolling and Engagement
Unit (CPEU); 3) Cyber Security Unit (CSU); 4) Cyber Response Unit
(CRU); 5) Cyber Financial Crime Unit (CFCU); and 6) Women and
Children Cybercrime Protection Unit (WCCPU). Each Division/Unit
shall be headed by a Police Commissioned Officer (PCO) with the rank of
Police Colonel.
The PNP ACG shall maintain 16 Regional Anti-Cybercrime Units
(RACUs) for Police Regional Offices which shall conduct anti-
cybercrime and cyber security intelligence activities, operations, and
investigations in their areas of responsibility (AORs). Five (5) NCR
District Anti-Cybercrime Operating Teams placed under the Cyber
Response Unit, PNP ACG shall likewise be maintained as the operating
arm of PNP ACG for Northern Police District (NPD), Eastern Police
District (EPD), Southern Police District (SPD), Manila Police District
(MPD) and Quezon City Police District (QCPD). (NAPOLCOM
Resolution No. 2018- 526 dated October 3, 2018)
Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Canine Group (EOD-K9)
Under Resolution No. 2016-277, the National Police Commission
(NAPOLCOM) approved the creation of EOD/K9 Group as the primarily
responsible for the management, deployment, utilization and development
of EOD and Canine units of the PNP.
The EOD/K9 group as national operational support unit of the PNP shall
performs the following functions.
Provision of operational support to PNP offices/ towards the
accomplishment of the following tasks:
 Safe disposal of all bombs and neutralization hazards from of
conventional unexploded ordnance (UXO); chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear (CBRN) and associated materials; and improvised
explosives (IED) that created a threat to public safety, installations and
utilities as well as to police operations personnel and/or material.
 Elimination of hazards from UXO in any operational environment of
the PNP and in responding to incidents that involve explosives and
incendiary devices.
 Conduct of post-blast, crime-scene investigations and high-risk entries
of SWAT Teams; and Expeditious resolution of bomb, explosives and
CBRN cases through the EOD or CBRN expert witnesses/ testimonies
in court proceedings.
It is also in-charged of effectively and efficiently carrying out the
following functions to sustain the PNP capabilities in addressing bomb
threats and incidents:
 Formulates, evaluates and monitors the execution of development
plans, Standard Operating Procedures/ Manual, and EOD risk
mitigation doctrines and strategies starting from threat assessments to
complete EOD risk mitigation process.
 Formulates and supervises the implementation of EOD/CBRN training
directives, in coordination with the directorate for
in coordination with the Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine
Development and the PNP Training Service.
 Identifies operational priorities, conduct of training needs analysis and
ensure that the provisions for EOD and CBRN are programmed and
properly distributed.
 Prepares and consolidates pertinent data, validated information and reports
from the intelligence community, including new developments on
munitions of friendly and enemy forces, for perusal of the Director, PNP
EOD/ K9 Group.
 Establishes and maintains the EOD/ CBRN database/information system.
It is likewise responsible for the effective and standardized utilization and
development of all canine units/Team of the PNP as well as the procurement,
inventory, breeding, training, deployment, distribution and management of all
canines/working dogs of the PNP. Specifically, the PNP EOD/ K9 Group shall
perform the following functions:
 Formulates and implements policies and programs for the institutionalization
of a system for effective utilization of canine units/teams of the PNP in
support of investigation, security patrol, detection of explosives and
controlled/dangerous substance, conduct of area searches to locate suspects or
mission persons, searching of criminals, and for other police operations.
 Develops facilities for the confinement. breeding and training of canines/
working dogs; Deploys PNP-certified Canine units/teams for police
operations upon request of PNP units
 Provides professional care and maintenance of canines/working dogs.
 Updates database of all registered/ certified PNP-Canine/working dog
Trainers and handlers and PNP-owned Canines/working dogs.
 Conducts specialized training and seminar in coordination with the PNP
Training Service, and institutionalize the PNP-EOD/K9 Group competency
eligibility.
 Liaises with the different PNP offices, Armed Forces of the Philippines,
Philippine Coast Guard, local government units, other agencies and non-
government organizations for the development of EOD and K9 units/ teams.
 Performs other functions as directed by the Chief, PNP.
Drug Enforcement Group (DEG)
Under NAPOLCOM Resolution NO. 2017- 317, APPROVING THE
REORGANIZATION AND RENAMING OF THE PNP ANTI- ILLEGAL DRUGS
(PNP-AIDG) AS "PNPDRUG ENFORCEMENT GROUP (PNP-DEG)", and creation
of Drug Enforcement Units (DEUs) Under the PNP Territorial Units, PNP-AIDG
shall primarily be responsible in the implementation of the anti-illegal drug strategy
of the PNP in support to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
The Director for Operations (TDO) shall exercise functional authority over the PNP
Drug Enforcement Group As such, the Director for Operations who is under the
Deputy Chief, PNP for Operations (TOCO) has the power to control specified
processes, practices of the said Group.
The Command Group of the PNP- DEG shall be composed of the following: (a) the
Director, with the rank of Police Brigadier General; (b) the Deputy Director for
Administration and the Deputy Director for Operations, both with the rank of Police
Colonel; and, (c) the-Chief of Staff, with the rank of Police Colonel, who shall direct,
supervise and manage the administrative affairs of the Group and facilitate
coordination among the different Divisions and units of the PNP-DEG.
The PNP-DEG shall maintain five (5) Support Staffs namely: 1.) Administrative
and Resource Management Division (ARMD); 2.) Intelligence and Foreign
Liaison Division (IFLD); 3.) Operations and Plans Division (OPD); 4.) Demand
Reduction and Education Division; and, 5.) Legal and Investigation Division
(LID). Each Division shall be headed by a Police Commissioned Officer (PCO)
with the rank of Police Colonel. THE PNP-DEG shall:
 conduct all-out and against national and international syndicates and
personalities engaged trafficking of illegal drugs in support to the Philippine
Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA);
 investigate and assist in the prosecution of perpetrators in violation of
Republic Act. No. 9165;
 maintain linkages with other law enforcement agencies and strengthen
community participation in the fight against the illegal drug menace;
 develop plans, programs, operating standards, and administrative measures to
promote the objectives and functions of the PNP-DEG;
 develop and maintain relevant database; and
 develop and maintain relevant database; and
 perform other tasks as directed by the Chief, PNP.
The PNP-DEUs shall:
 act as operating arms of the PNP on Demand Reduction Strategy;
 implement the anti-illegal drug strategy of the PNP in their respective
areas of responsibility;
 strictly implement the protocol on the conduct of anti-illegal drug
operations;
 be responsible for the service of warrants of arrest and conduct of
manhunt operations; and
 coordinate any matters of mutual concern with other PNP units as well
as with the units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and
other law enforcement agencies which are operating within their
respective areas 0f jurisdiction.
The Special Operating Units shall:
 act as the implementing arm of the Group on Supply Reduction Strategy;
 prepare and implement appropriate operation plans, orders and directives;
 conduct intensive operations focusing on international and local drug syndicates
involved in the importation, manufacture and large scale trafficking of illegal
drugs and Controlled Precursors & Essential Chemicals (CPECS);
 conduct eradication of marijuana plantation and plant sources of illegal drugs;
 coordinate with the concerned Divisions of the PNP-DEG in the build-up of
illegal drug cases and personalities;
 be of responsible for the serving warrants of arrest and conduct of manhunt
operations; provide security to witnesses during court hearing, as necessary;
Ensure prompt submission of periodic reports to higher office;
 coordinate matters of mutual concern with other PNP units as well as with the
units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and other law enforcement agencies
which are operating within the respective areas of jurisdiction of PNP-DEG
Special Operating Units; and Perform other tasks as directed by the Director PNP-
DEG. (NAPOLCOM Resolution NO. 2017-317 June 2,2017)